Serious Eats Gift Guide: For Bacon Lovers

If you're a Serious Eats regular, chances are you're also a bacon lover. We've created a holiday gift guide especially for you to share with your friends and family to ensure your holidays are bacon-filled. You can thank us later.

DIY Bacon Gifts

With the economic times being what they are, many of us will be spending less money and more heart on our holiday gift-giving this year. Here are a few DIY gift suggestions for your bacon lover.

Make Your Own Bacon: It's easier than you think, doesn't require any special equipment, and is sure to impress. There are many tutorials and recipes online, we recommend following the New York Times' adaptation of Michael Ruhlman's savory bacon recipe. Savory Bacon Recipe »

Bacon Soap: If you've gone through the trouble of making your own bacon, you've already got the main ingredient needed for a batch of bacon soap. This is not a quick project (your soap will need to cure for at least 2 weeks) so be sure to read through the instructions carefully before you dive in. How to make bacon soap »